Objective: Several previous meta-analyses have been published, followed by additional randomized clinical trials investigating the effects of tranexamic acid (TXA) in patients undergoing posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) surgery. As…
Ligamentum flavum hypertrophy (LFH) is a known contributor to lumbar spinal canal stenosis (LSCS). However, the clinical significance and quantitative role of LFH compared to other components, such as disc…
The interspinous spacer (ISP) is a minimally invasive surgical device implanted into the interspinal space to treat lumbar degenerative diseases. Unfortunately, ISPs sometimes cause device breakage and spinal process fracture.…
Background: Spinal dysraphism is characterized by failure of fusion at dorsal midline structures through the embryonic developmental stages. A terminal myelocystocele consists of a skin-covered lumbosacral spina bifida and meningocele…
Review J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater . 2022 Sep 8. doi: 10.1002/jbm.b.35161. Online ahead of print. Affiliations Expand Affiliations 1 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson…
Objective: We aim to compare peri/postoperative clinical outcomes between minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) and anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) in patients presenting for revision surgery. Methods: A…
Purpose: In this study, a big diameter visible trephine was designed and used in percutaneous endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion to increase endoscopic bone decompression efficiency. Big diameter visible trephine related…
Objective: Compare patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), satisfaction, and minimum clinically important difference (MCID) achievement following minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) in patients stratified by preoperative leg pain. Methods:…
Background: Oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF) surgery has been performed as a minimally invasive lateral lumbar fusion technique in recent years. Reports of operative complications of OLIF are limited, and…
. 2022 Aug 25;11(17):4989. doi: 10.3390/jcm11174989. Affiliations Expand Affiliations 1 Department of Orthopedics, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 40705, Taiwan. 2 Department of Physical Therapy, Hungkuang University, Taichung 43304, Taiwan.…